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If not, then what? I wish there was another word, a word not so much devalued. A word to escape the tarnish of celebrity, the stain of idolatry, the banality 0f Saturday sport. If I could only find a better … Continue reading →

I used to be a poet – words would arrive unbidden (not one for the funny side though occasionally funny) now the world of grim has caught me in what seems like a frantic, who knows how long, game of … Continue reading →

For the first time in years National Poetry Day passed and I found myself bereft of words. As is often the case lacking words of my own sends me scurrying to shelves of poetry books and yet still inspiration proved … Continue reading →

Many of you have already written and at least drafted your entry for the Paragram Paradox Prize however, for those who are still thinking and wondering this blog may be just the nudge you need. The… Source: Planning a Paradox for … Continue reading →

In benign spring sunshine the field waits, as all fields are waiting, for the burst of bud and spurt of blade to finally wake after the long winter. Dotted about are signs of scattered feed for vanished ponies. An abandoned bucket, its garish … Continue reading →

The room was packed and there was a buzz of excitement and not all of it was because of the wine. The Paragram Chapbook Challenge winner and ‘Spotlights’ poets were gathered at the Poet… Source: 4th March 2016…Oh what a … Continue reading →